Sociologist and study of family processes

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Sociologist and study of family processes

Briefly describe how a sociologist would study family processes from the theoretical perspectives of structural functionalism, conflict, and social exchange. Give an example of each.

Briefly describe how a sociologist would study family processes

In this assignment, you will write an essay (550) addressing the following prompts. Cite two to four scholarly sources in your essay:

Firstly, Briefly describe how a sociologist would study family processes from the theoretical perspectives of structural functionalism, conflict, and social exchange. Give an example of each.

Secondly,  Describe the Standard North American (SNA) family

Thirdly,  Compare & contrast the SNA to one other family structure.

Fourthly, Explain how trends affect ethnic groups in the United States.

Furthermore, Compare & contrast social, cultural, and historical constructs to various types of families.

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What are the theoretical perspectives?
Sociologists today employ three primary theoretical perspectives: the symbolic interactionist perspective, the functionalist perspective, and the conflict perspective. These perspectives offer sociologists theoretical paradigms for explaining how society influences people, and vice versa.

Sociologists study social events, interactions, and patterns, and they develop a theory in an attempt to explain why things work as they do. In sociology, a theory is a way to explain different aspects of social interactions and to create a testable proposition. It is call ed a hypothesis, about society (Allan 2006).

For example, although suicide is generally considered an individual phenomenon, Émile Durkheim was interested in studying the social factors that affect it. His studied social ties within a group, or social solidarity, and hypothesized that differences in suicide rates might be explained by religion-based differences. Durkheim gathered a large amount of data about Europeans who had ended their lives, and he did indeed find differences based on religion. Protestants were more likely to commit suicide than Catholics in Durkheim’s society, and his work supports the utility of theory in sociological research.

Reducing prejudice and discrimination

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Reducing prejudice and discrimination

Use the online library to find one peer-reviewed journal article no more than five years old that examines a practical approach to reduce prejudice and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or nationality.

 Practical approach to reduce prejudice and discrimination

Use the online library to find one peer-reviewed journal article no more than five years old that examines a practical approach to reduce prejudice and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or nationality.

Firstly, Describe the research. What was the research question, what approach was use d to attempt to reduce prejudice/discrimination?

Secondly, What were the groups involved?

Thirdly, What was the outcome – that is, did the approach work?

3) Imagine you are a sociologist. You wish to apply the approach from the article to reduce prejudice and discrimination, but in a different context.

Further, How would you apply the approach to a different group. Or in a different location. Or circumstance than is given in the article?

Lastly, What changes would you make from the authors’ approach, and why?

 

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Prejudice-Reduction Interventions

Having summarised some of the important theoretical contributions to prejudice-reduction, I will now present a summary of the main types of interventions with evidence on effectiveness, drawing on case studies and suggesting some principles which may be usefully applied elsewhere. Again it is vital to note that the case studies are not intend ed to be directly applicable to prejudice-reduction in Scotland. For instance, some of them talk about successful interventions to improve inter-group relations in post-conflict societies, which may be dealing with tensions that often spills over into actual (violent) conflict, and we may also assume that these are likely to be more ‘reactive’ than preventative. However, it may be appropriate to apply some of the ‘universal principles’ emerging from these to future strategies.

For the purposes of summary and analysis, the interventions that are most frequently studied and that are useful for this report can be roughly divided into three categories:

  1. Educational strategies (including but not limited to school-based interventions)
  2. Short-term diversity training courses
  3. Media campaigns

Review of London’s Call of the Wild

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Review of London’s Call of the Wild

This is an assignment that focuses on the Heiedi Kelchner’s review of London’s Call of the Wild. Raymond Benoit is another review that can be used for this assignment.

Heiedi Kelchner’s review of London’s Call of the Wild

F‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍or this essay assignment,

Choose either Heiedi Kelchner’s review of London’s Call of the Wild or Raymond Benoit’s. Then, write about whether you agree or disagree with the points made in his/her review. You will need to use specific examples from the review and back up what you are saying with examples from the book. If you agree with a point made by the reviewer, find another example in the book. If you disagree, you will need to find at least one example from the book to make your case. Option One: On your Works Cited page, there should be only two entries: One for Jack London and the other the reviewer you chose. You cannot use any other reviews.

Option Two:

Compare Kelchner and Benoit’s reviews. What are their similarities and/or differences? However, be sure to include your own examples from the book to make your point. Your Works Cited page must have three entries: One for London an‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍d then the two reviewers. However, do not use any other reviews. Exception: If you need to find more information about one of the philosophies or people discussed (Nietzsche, atavism, or Darwin)to use in your argument, you will need to include it on your Works Cited page.

This is the only exception for additional entries. Format: Research Paper Format. Correct margins, font size, headings are essential! USE MLA RESEARCH PAPER FORMAT FOR THE ENTIRE ANALYSIS: This includes all in text citations, all quoted and paraphrased information, and a Works Cited page. Be sure to have a title that fits in with what you are saying. Go to the sample essays in The Little Seagull or for MLA example research paper format. Remember that you can always go back to Module Five and review the films about using the MLA again. i uploaded Raymond’s view of call of the wild but was not able to get Heidi’s on there‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍

Acker & Donovan’s “Data Craft A Theory methods toolkit for critical internet studies”

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Acker & Donovan’s “Data Craft A Theory methods toolkit for critical internet studies”

This assignment invites you to test some of the ideas contained in Acker & Donovan’s “Data Craft: A
Theory/methods toolkit for critical internet studies.”

Test some of the ideas contained in Acker & Donovan’s “Data Craft

This assignment invites you to test some of the ideas contained in Acker & Donovan’s “Data Craft: A Theory/methods toolkit for critical internet studies.” — Which is uploaded to the files. As they argue, researchers are interested in how digital platforms mediate public discourse face a number of challenges in accessing “usable” datasets. These have to do primarily with the proprietary and “black boxed” nature of platform APIs (Application Programming Interface).

Your task is to employ some of Acker and Donovan’s suggestions for overcoming these research barriers.

You will search through social platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram on the hunt for misinformation. The goal is to find and gather evidence of recent “data craft” campaigns in which groups or individual users have attempted to manipulate social media ecosystems by spreading information that is misleading, untrue, or “fake news.” Examples of what you are looking for can be found in Acker & Donovan’s discussion of the Russian Internet Research Agency, Zadrozny and Collins’s discussion of The Epoch Times, and ReplyAll’s investigation of QAnon. Be sure to engage each of these closely.

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Once you have found evidence you suspect might be part of a coordinated misinformation campaign, use Acker & Donovan’s “step by step rubric” (pp. 9-15) for working with publicly available metadata (Timestamps, usernames, content tags, and follower lists, etc.). They suggest some ways we can gather. Also, analyze such metadata in order to draw conclusions about how disinformation campaigns are coordinate d. Intended to spread misinformation about a particular issue, person, or event.

You will submit (1) a 1500-word discussion paper of your findings, as well as (2) a “Research Appendix” that contains images, screenshots, and any other material related to your data set (such as Acker & Donovan include in their paper). Your discussion paper should summarize your experiences in gathering and working with such data. You should also develop an argument. Even if provisional – about what your data set seems to indicate or be evidence of.

Most significant political issue facing Canada

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Most significant political issue facing Canada

What, in your educated opinion, is the most significant political issue facing Canada at present? Drawing on your built knowledge of your course materials (readings, supplementary readings, lectures and/or video resources)

 Most significant political issue facing Canada at present?

What, in your educated opinion, is the most significant political issue facing Canada at present?
Drawing on your built knowledge of your course materials (readings, supplementary readings, lectures and/or video resources). Also, your additional academic sources explain why you see this issue as significant. How or why it is made so.

Discuss and demonstrate how this issue shapes and/or is shaped by the current and/or historical practice and/or structures of Canadian politics. (As narrowly or broadly as you chose to define them keeping in mind your word and page limitations). Where relevant you may lay out the options or choices in policy, action and/or structure moving forward. Make sure to clearly and thoroughly document and demonstrate your argument.

In evaluating your response great emphasis will be place d on your critical use. Also, understanding of the readings, concepts, theories and examples covered in your course materials. Since you have plenty of time to consider your argument, be sure to integrate into your analysis relevant conceptual, comparative and contextual information from relevant class materials backed up with rigorous citation.

Your written work will be grade d for insight, analytical skill, inclusion, variety and organization of relevant course materials. Further, bibliographic references and appropriate citation, clarity of expression, accuracy, and relevance of content. In addition to your text, your paper must substantively incorporate a minimum of 3 additional academic sources.

Demonstrate your thoughtful, informed argument by backing up everything you say with reason, logic and evidence from your materials. When asked for an opinion, you are being ask ed for an inform ed, demonstrate d and document ed argument, not belief or unsubstantiated rhetoric. How well you demonstrate the breadth and depth of your knowledge of course materials and subject matter will be extremely pertinent to your final mark.

Controversy in US immigration and citizenship

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Controversy in US immigration and citizenship

This week, we focus on the controversial topic of immigration and citizenship. As you learned there have been several distinct waves of immigration in U.S. history, beginning with the conquest of Native Americans by Europeans.

Focus on the controversial topic of immigration and citizenship

This week, we focus on the controversial topic of immigration and citizenship. As you learned there have been several distinct waves of immigration in U.S. history, beginning with the conquest of Native Americans by Europeans. From 1840 to 1860, 4 million immigrants entered the United States mainly from north-western Europe, followed by another 25 million from 1880 to 1920. The “newest” immigrants are those arriving in the United States after 1960, some 24 million mainly from Latin America and Asia.

For this assignment, students will demonstrate and expand their knowledge and understanding on immigration and citizenship.
Within the presentation, students will answer the following questions:

Firstly, What is immigration and citizenship?

Secondly, List four reasons why people immigrate/migrate to the United States.

Thirdly, Identify and discuss three United States immigration laws.

Fourthly, Explain how immigration has at least 3 positive impacts on the United States.

Further, Explain how immigration has at least 3 negative impacts on the United States.

Moreover, Discuss sociological views on illegal immigration.

 

Apply three social concepts and one social theory.

Sociological theories include functionalism, conflict theory, feminist theory, symbolic interactionism, and others as mentioned in our readings and materials.

Discuss three ways to improve legal immigration.

Do not use unverifiable, secondary sites such as Wikipedia, about.com, ask.com, and similar. Use our course materials, peer-reviewed journal articles from the library, and other scholarly sources.
Include at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles no more than five years old. Also include and apply what you learned from the textbooks and assigned readings.
The presentation should utilize sound critical thought and it should include appropriate APA in-text citations and full APA references at the end. To avoid academic dishonesty, as with all assignments and posts, most of the information presented should be in the students’ own words/voice.
The structure of the Presentation must include the following:
— TITLE SLIDE (1 slide)
— BODY OF PRESENTATION WITH SUBHEADINGS TO IDENTIFY EACH SECTION 12 slides minimum; 16 slides maximum)
— REFERENCE SLIDE (1 slide minimum)
You may use a presentation program of your choice such as any of these which offer free use:
https://prezi.com/signup/basic/
https://www.powtoon.com/home/?

Identifying and Analyzing the Building Blocks of Discourse

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Identifying and Analyzing the Building Blocks of Discourse

This is an assignment that focuses on the Identifying and Analyzing the Building Blocks of Discourse. The paper also requires reading of chapter 1 and chapter 4 of the book.

Identifying and Analyzing the Building Blocks of Discourse

I‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍dentifying and Analyzing the Building Blocks of Discourse: U.S. Marines Website [WLOs: 1, 2] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 5] Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 1: Introduction, and Chapter 4: Discourse Structure: Parts and Sequences in your textbook Discourse Analysis, watch the video How Do We Bend the Truth? The Linguistics of Propaganda and Censorship (Links to an external site.), and read the article Discourse Analysis—What Speakers Do in Conversation . For this discussion, you will analyze the following excerpt from the First to Fight (Links to an external site.) page of the U.S. Marines website.

You will use your preliminary knowledge of discourse analysis to uncover some of the linguistic features that work together to create an initial impression. The following excerpt appeared on the U.S. Marines webpage in 2015: First to Fight No one knows where the next conflict or crisis will emerge. Ridding the world of these threats requires a lightweight, nimble force that not only can respond rapidly, but also take control when it gets there. When unexpected threats arise, it is the Marine Corps that is best prepared to face them down. 6 Hours Marines are first to fight because of their culture and because they maintain a forward-deployed presence near various global hotspots.

The Marine Corps’ forward presence consists of multiple Marine Expeditionary Units, or MEUs. MEUs spend at least six months training for a variety of amphibious operations before they are deployed. Then, for six months at a time, Marine Expeditionary Units embark upon United States Navy warships. Prepare to launch a range of missions—from humanitarian and peacekeeping missions to full-scale combat engagements, on extremely short notice. Few have what it takes to become Marines, but now many have the opportunity to delve into the training and mindset of these elite, prepared warriors. This behind-the-scenes glimpse of an actual MEU training exercise reveals what it takes to maintain this constant state of readiness.

Identifying and Analyzing the Building Blocks of Discourse

You’ve heard of their “First to Fight” reputation. Now see them earn it. In your initial post‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍ing, Describe your overall impression of the excerpt. How would you describe the discourse: Is it informational or persuasive (or both)? List what you think are the most important verbs in the excerpt. (Example: can respond rapidly, or is best prepared.) Note if the verbs are transitive or intransitive. Are there any direct objects following the verbs you have chosen? Do you think that this type of verb usage is typical for an excerpt of this nature?

The Writing Center resource on Verbs (Links to an external site.). Also, on the Parts of Speech (Links to an external site.) can help you in identifying significant verbs. List what you think are the most important adjectives and adverbs in the excerpt. (Example: lightweight, nimble force, or respond ) How do the adjectives and adverbs contribute to the overall tone of the excerpt and the message conveyed?

The Writing Center resources on Adjectives (Links to an external site.) and Adverbs (Links to an external site.), and on the Parts of Speech (Links to an external site.) can help you in identifying significant adjectives and adverbs. List what you think are the most important nouns. (Example: conflict or crisis will emerge, or ridding the world of these threats.) How do the nouns, adjectives, and adverbs work together to set the tone and convey a specific message? The Writing Center resources on Nouns (Links to an external site.) and on the Parts of Speech (Links to an external site.) can help you in identifying significant verbs.

Identifying and Analyzing the Building Blocks of Discourse

Choose three of the units of discourse outlined in Table 4.1 and discussed in detail in Chapter 4 of your course textbook. Identify an example of each of those units in the excerpt. How is structure significant in shaping the discourse? How does structure help to create meaning and cohesion? Who do you think is the target audience? How do the lexical categories of grammar (nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs) and units of discourse work together to effectively target a specific audience? Your initial post is due by Day 3 and must be at least 500 wor‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍ds in length

Why is veteran homelessness still remaining an issue

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Why is veteran homelessness still remaining an issue

This is an assignment that focuses on Why is veteran homelessness still remaining an issue. The paper also discusses the different governments that are involved in the issue.

Why is veteran homelessness still remaining an issue

Your final paper should include the following elements Cover Page: Include your name, class, paper title, and date. Introduction & Brief Issue Synopsis: Beyond introducing your reader to the topic, explain why the issue is both current and merits attention; which IGR actors are involved, and also why do their actions merit an examination of this issue? This section should be no more than a page in length. Background on Legal Issues: Identify the key pieces of laws that are at the center or otherwise bearing upon this issue. Laws could be statutes, constitutional provisions, executive orders, court rulings, administrative rules, etc.

Also, try not to sound legalese! Intergovernmental Relations Actors & Dynamics: This is the bulk of your paper! Discuss (1) the different governments involved, (2) the scope of their authority on this matter, and (3) the tools/powers at their disposal to carry out their own priorities or values. What has characterized these dynamics? Competition? Collaboration? Mixture? Explain. NOTE: Be sure you consider the issue from multiple levels, including federal, state, local, regional, and bureaucratic!

Why is veteran homelessness still remaining an issue

Analysis: ‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍This section should be no less than (2) pages in length. Speak to the following items after your depiction of the actors and dynamics: a. Firstly, what model of federalism do you see at play? Is it more competition or collaboration? Be sure to reference class materials where appropriate. b. Secondly, which IGR actors are getting their goals accomplished at the expense of, or in tandem with, others? (Consider the tools and powers of the IGR actors here; which ones are more dominate and why?)

c. Thirdly, your considerations about proposed solutions or where you think this policy/regulatory battle is headed. – i. Which IGR actor/government level is likely to attain its goals in the short term? Long term? Why? – ii. What are some proposed solutions, and how have these been utilized (if at all)? Explain. – iii. What are current developments that indicate the direction of the debate? Conclusion: Additionally, be sure to provide a conclusion section where you summarize your findings and analysis. Works Cited: Your works cited and any appendices of data, graphics, charts, tables, etc. (not counted towards page limit!). Must include a mixture of academic/nonacademic and primary/secondary sources

Conception of power we prefer and why

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Conception of power we prefer and why

What conception of power should we prefer, and why? “Power and morality are inter-dependent concepts”. Agree or disagree? Critically explore and evaluate different concepts of toleration.

What conception of power should we prefer, and why?

POLS 2302 “Introduction to Political Theory”
Submit a hard-copy and an electronic copy of an essay (not to exceed 1500 words, single-spaced 12 font) in response to ONE of the topics below.

Consult the course syllabus (page 3) for late-submission consequences. Submit your electronic copy in either Word docx or PDF. Do not use PAGE or WebArchive formats.

Submit your electronic copies directly to my email address: archonshb@aol.com or
saul.benjamin@mymanitoba.ca. There is no link provided via UM Learn page.

Overall, you are asked to think about the political ideas that are at the heart of your chosen topic. Persuasive essays will emphasize a text-based but also critical/explorative engagement with key political ideas; illustrative facts and examples, bringing those ideas to life, will enrich the point of view you choose to present and defend.
Choose ONE of the following:

Question #1:

Firstly, What conception of power should we prefer, and why?

Question #2:

Secondly, “Power and morality are inter-dependent concepts”. Agree or disagree?

Question #3:

Thirdly, Critically explore and evaluate different concepts of toleration.

Question #4:

Fourthly, To what extent are democracy and tolerance compatible or at odds?

Question #5:

Further, “A feminist perspective is essential to understanding democracy”. Discuss.

Question #6:

Also, Is there political significance to the distinction between sex and gender?

As you write your essays, refer carefully to the “Grading Rubric”. Additionally, here are other standards/guidelines/expectations you will want to consider:

Firstly, Passing marks require a clear exposition (orderly presentation, clarity about key terms and assumptions) of the issues in the chosen question.

Secondly, Higher marks can be earned if an essay demonstrates not just expository skill but analysis (identifying key elements of the topic, identifying assumptions pro and con, presenting a conclusion that competently rises from expository content).

Thirdly,  Highest marks for essays require going beyond exposition and analysis. In particular, a detailed interpretation of the question’s meaning and scope (presentation of relevant sources, strengths and weaknesses of alternative points of view). Highest commendation requires exposition and analysis and interpretation.

Marketing Mix of Caterpillar case studies learning strategy in business

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Marketing Mix of Caterpillar case studies learning strategy in business

Case studies are an important learning strategy in business classes as they provide an opportunity for you to critically analyze events that have taken place in real-life businesses.

Case studies are an important learning strategy in business

Unit 5 Case Study.
Instructions
Case studies are an important learning strategy in business classes as they provide an opportunity for you to critically analyze events that have taken place in real-life businesses. This develops your critical thinking and research skills as you research the competition and industry in which your business resides with an end goal of formulating a recommendation for the challenges faced by the company.

Option 2: Caterpillar (pp. 394–395)

Firstly, Using segmentation strategies, what are the target market(s) for Caterpillar?

Secondly, How does this relate to their brand management strategies?

Thirdly, Who are the top three competitors of Caterpillar, and what are their advantages/disadvantages with respect to their competitive product/service strategies?

Fourthly, What were some of the key steps that made Caterpillar the industry leader in earth-moving machinery?

Further, Explain how Caterpillar’s products differ from competitors.

Also, Discuss Caterpillar’s future. What should it do next with its product line?

Finally, Where is the future growth for this company?

In formatting your case analysis, do not use the question-and-answer format; instead, use an essay format with subheadings. Your APA-formatted case study should be a minimum of 500 words in length (not counting the title and reference pages). You are required to use a minimum of three peer-reviewed, academic sources that are no more than 5 years old (one may be your textbook). All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased material must have accompanying in-text citations.

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Marketing Mix of Caterpillar

The marketing-mix model is applied to discuss the Marketing Strategy of Caterpillar.

Product; This Marketing Strategy element reflects the solution to the customers’ needs. Caterpillar should develop unique product design, name and features to stand out in the competitive market. Following factors should be considered to develop the product strategy- quality, variety, features, packaging, brand name and augmented services.